Based on Manhattan Prep client feedback, in 2008, we chose to exclusively recommended mbaMission to students seeking to hire an MBA admissions consultant. We initially recommended ten firms, then short-listed four. Ultimately, the name that kept coming up over and over again as the best experience for our students was mbaMission. Since 2008, our firms have worked side-by-side and share values and a commitment to excellence.

When you purchase a bundle through Manhattan Prep, your mbaMission package will be valid for two admissions seasons (May 1-April 30). You can choose to start working right away (if you are applying this season) or wait until you are ready to apply (if you are applying later in the season or next season). Once you start working with an mbaMission consultant, you can only use your package for the current admissions season. For example, if you purchase your bundle in April 2016 and plan to apply in R1 of the 2017-18 season, you would wait until early 2017 to begin working with mbaMission. You could not begin working with mbaMission in the 2016-17 season and continue working with them in the 2017-18 season. Our season begins May 1.

An mbaMission representative will reach out to you right away to ensure that you have a point of contact to guide you through this process. Your contact will ensure that you are matched with your mbaMission consultant, when you commit to starting the application process. Note that many consultants do get booked early, so if you have a specific consultant in mind, you should try to begin as soon as possible.

Yes. mbaMission will work with you to select the best consultant available – we will work with you to meet your needs!

Absolutely! It is completely up to you whether you want to focus on the GMAT first and then start working on your applications with your consultant, or whether you want to do both at the same time.

Use the following links: Pre-Application Strategy or 1 School Package & 3 School Package.

You have two application seasons (May 1-April 30) to use your mbaMission package, so even if you decide not to apply this year, you still have another year to use it! If you decide not to apply to business school at all, unfortunately, you would lose the mbaMission package, as unused mbaMission services are non-refundable. Please only purchase these services if you are certain that you will be applying.

Unfortunately, no. In order to receive the special bundled Manhattan Prep and mbaMission package price, you do have to purchase both up front through Manhattan Prep.

The Complete Course is fully comprehensive – it will review everything that is tested on the GMAT, with both Quant and Verbal topics covered in every single session. It is best for students who are just beginning their GMAT journey, have only done some preliminary studying on their own, or are looking to strengthen their skills in all aspects of the exam.

Students who are able to attend every class session will get the most out of the course. We offer the class both online and in-person, and recommend signing up for the option that is most convenient for you. There will be about 10-15 hours of homework assigned between class sessions, so you will want to make sure that you have the time in your schedule to commit to the suggested work.

Packages are shipped via UPS or FedEx, depending on your location and which shipping option you choose. For US shipments, we offer next-day, 2-day, 3-day and ground shipping. Standard ground shipping to most US locations generally takes between 3-5 business days (Monday-Friday), barring any complications. For international shipments, we offer either International Economy shipping, which typically takes 5-7 business days; or International Priority shipping, which takes 3-5 business days. (Remote locations may require additional time.)

Orders placed before 1:00pm ET Monday-Friday will be processed the same day, and orders placed after 1:00pm ET or on weekends and holidays will be processed on the following business day. For more information, visit our Shipping Page.

If you live near one of our permanent in-person locations, you may have the option to pick up your books from one of our permanent centers, rather than having them shipped – you should have the option to select a pickup location during the checkout process. If you think you live close to one of our centers, but you don’t see the pickup option during checkout, please feel free to contact Student Services at 800-576-4628 or studentservices@manhattanprep.com. If picking up the books or getting them shipped is not convenient for you, you may also opt to sign up for the class with eBooks only.

Full payment for all of our courses is due by Session 1. If you paid the 50% deposit to reserve your spot ahead of time, you must clear your remaining balance by the first class in order to continue on with the course. You may do so online through your Account, or by calling us at 800-576-4628. We will automatically charge the card on file if you have not cleared your balance yourself by Session 1.

All students, both in-person and online, will have access to our On-Demand course – GMAT Interact. This program covers the same curriculum as the Complete Course, and is broken up into individual interactive lessons that are great for both reviewing material and making up any missed sessions.

In-person course students may attend up to three make-up classes during and up to one month after their course. To schedule an in-person make-up class, please visit the “Your Class Schedule” section of your Student Center, or contact Manhattan Prep at 800-576-4628 to reserve a seat in an alternate session.

Students in online courses will have each of their class sessions recorded and accessible through Blackboard Collaborate, our live online platform. If you miss a session, you can login at any time and watch recordings of your specific class, taught by your instructors. Recordings are available through Blackboard Collaborate almost immediately after a class session ends.

You will have access to your online resources from the moment you register for the course, up until 9 months after your class has ended – this includes the CATs, Question Banks, Interact Lessons, and interactive syllabus. Those resources can be extended once for an additional 180 days (upon request). The only resource that is on a slightly different timeline is the ebook access – the ebooks will be available to you from the moment you enroll, through 1 year after the start date of your course.